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CHAPTER I | |
Its Inception. A Theory of Evolution—A Distinct Progress | 1 |
CHAPTER II | |
Wood Engraving. Rise and Progress—Block Books—Durer's Influence—Hans Holbein—A Renaissance—Comparison and Justification—The Illustrator | 5 |
CHAPTER III | |
Metal Engraving. The Invention—Early Engravers—National Characteristics—A Progressive Review | 18 |
CHAPTER IV | |
Engraving in England. Introduction of Metal Engraving—Notable British Engravers—Summary | 26 |
CHAPTER V | |
Etching. Early Records—Descriptive—Rembrandt's Influence—Wenceslaus Hollar | 38 |
Mezzotint. Invention—Description—Artistic Qualities—Dilettanti Art—A Modern Mezzo Engraver | 38 |
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The Engraver's Task. Inartistic Work—Constructive Elements—Outline—Extraneous Matter—Composition—Light and Shade—Expression—Perspective—Execution | 48 |
CHAPTER VII | |
Photo "Process" Engraving. A Progressive Process—Commercial and Artistic Features—"Line" Process—"Half Tone"—Artistic Restoration—Tri-chromatography—Photogravure | 57 |
CHAPTER VIII | |
Appreciative Criticism. An Educative Principle—An Analysis—Realism in Art Retrospect | 66 |
Index | 70 |
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